Archive for the ‘Adoption’ Category

An unfortunate reality of adoption is that the associated costs are often quite high for an average family. This leads many Floridians to believe that they cannot afford adoption, which is tragic both for the adoptive family and children in need.

However, there are many potential funding sources for adoption. Further, not all adoptions are associated with sky-high prices. Below, we cover some tips for Florida families who… Read More [+]

Matching adoptive parents with children who need them is an incredibly important part of the adoption process. Ideally, you want to take your time. Get to know each other. Make sure that the situation is a “fit.” In some ways, it’s a lot like dating.

Well, a new service in Florida has taken this idea more literally than most by essentially creating an online dating site for prospective adoptive… Read More [+]

Adoption is a complex matter for any family. Although recent advances in marriage equality have protected many rights of adoptive LGBT parents, legislation is still catching up on some issues surrounding parental rights.

If you are in a same-sex relationship and are considering adoption or conceiving using a donor, it’s important to be aware of the issues that same-sex couples face to make sure that your parental rights are… Read More [+]

If you are thinking about adopting a child in Florida, it may be worth your time to take a look a fostering first. Before we take a look at the benefits of fostering, though, let’s take a moment to dispel some common myths and ease any concerns that you might have.

Myths about fostering

I can’t afford it.

The state offers foster families subsidies for both maintenance… Read More [+]

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